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US9004778B2
US9004778B2 US13/537,753 US201213537753A US9004778B2 US 9004778 B2 US9004778 B2 US 9004778B2 US 201213537753 A US201213537753 A US 201213537753A US 9004778 B2 US9004778 B2 US 9004778B2
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    • G02B6/3831—Dismountable connectors, i.e. comprising plugs of the ferrule type, e.g. fibre ends embedded in ferrules, connecting a pair of fibres characterised by form or shape comprising a keying element on the plug or adapter, e.g. to forbid wrong connection
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    • G02B6/38—Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
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  • the present disclosure generally relates to optical fiber connectors and, more particularly, to indexable optical fiber connectors of optical fiber connector arrays for use in fiber hub distribution enclosures of a fiber optic communications network.
  • Fiber optic communications networks often use fiber distribution hubs containing optical splitters to connect entities to the network.
  • splitters are maintained in a fiber distribution hub enclosure that may be accessed by field personnel to make connections to the network.
  • Splitters may be configured with loose, connectorized pigtails that are individually connected and removed to and from the fiber optic communications network within the fiber distribution hub enclosure.
  • Many loose, individual connectorized pigtails may become unmanageable within the fiber distribution hub enclosure, particularly when first installing an optical splitter.
  • the loose connectorized pigtails may become tangled, misplaced, and/or damaged.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to optical fiber connectors, optical fiber connector arrays and optical fiber connector systems for use in fiber distribution hub enclosures of a fiber optic communications network.
  • Individual optical fiber connectors comprise arraying features that allow for easy alignment of adjacent optical fiber connectors.
  • the optical fiber connector array may then be positioned within a holder tray that is coupled to an installation panel within a fiber distribution hub enclosure.
  • an optical fiber connector includes a connector body comprising an optical coupling face and a connector housing that surrounds the connector body.
  • the connector housing includes a first interconnecting surface having an indentation arraying feature, and a second interconnecting surface having a protrusion arraying feature.
  • the first interconnecting surface and the second interconnecting surface are orthogonal to the optical coupling face.
  • the protrusion arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature of a second adjacent optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship.
  • an optical fiber connector array includes a plurality of optical fiber connectors surrounded by a removable retention mechanism.
  • Each individual optical fiber connector of the plurality of optical fiber connectors includes a connector body having an optical coupling face, and a connector housing surrounding the connector body.
  • the connector housing includes a first interconnecting surface having an indentation arraying feature, and a second interconnecting surface having a protrusion arraying feature.
  • the first interconnecting surface and the second interconnecting surface are orthogonal to the optical coupling face.
  • the indentation arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding protrusion arraying feature of a first adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship.
  • the protrusion arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature of a second adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship.
  • the removable retention mechanism retains the plurality of optical fiber connectors in the optical fiber connector array such that that the indentation arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors are mated to the protrusion arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors.
  • an optical fiber connector system includes a plurality of optical fiber connectors arranged in an optical fiber connector array, a removable retention mechanism that surrounds the plurality of optical fiber connectors, and a holder tray for maintaining the plurality of optical fiber connectors.
  • Each individual optical fiber connector includes a connector body having an optical coupling face, a connector housing that surrounds the connector body, and a fiber optic cable extending from a rear surface of the connector housing.
  • the connector housing includes a first interconnecting surface having an indentation arraying feature, and a second interconnecting surface having a protrusion arraying feature. The first interconnecting surface and the second interconnecting surface are orthogonal to the optical coupling face.
  • the indentation arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding protrusion arraying feature of a first adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship.
  • the protrusion arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature of a second adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship.
  • the removable retention mechanism retains the plurality of optical fiber connectors in an optical fiber connector array such that the indentation arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors are mated to the protrusion arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors.
  • the holder tray includes a support feature having a width and a length such that the holder tray accommodates the plurality of optical fiber connectors.
  • the holder tray further includes a securing surface extending from the support feature, wherein the securing surface has a plurality of openings sized to accept a plurality of fiber optic cables associated with the plurality of optical fiber connectors such that the securing surface maintains the plurality of optical fiber connectors within the holder tray.
  • FIG. 1 schematically depicts an optical fiber connector system mounted to a door of a fiber distribution hub enclosure according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
  • FIG. 2A schematically depicts a front perspective view of an optical fiber connector according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
  • FIG. 2B schematically depicts another front perspective view of the optical fiber connector schematically depicted in FIG. 2A according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
  • FIG. 2C schematically depicts a front view of the optical fiber connector schematically depicted in FIGS. 2A and 2B according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
  • FIG. 3A schematically depicts a front view of a plurality of optical fiber connectors according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
  • FIG. 3B schematically depicts a right, front perspective view of a plurality of optical fiber connectors according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
  • FIG. 3C schematically depicts a left, front perspective view of the plurality of optical fiber connectors schematically depicted in FIG. 3B according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
  • FIG. 4A schematically depicts a front perspective view of an optical fiber connector array retained by a removable retention mechanism according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
  • FIG. 4B schematically depicts a close-up view of a removable retention mechanism according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
  • FIG. 5 schematically depicts a front perspective view of an installation panel populated with a plurality of holder trays according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
  • FIG. 6 schematically depicts a rear perspective view of an optical fiber connector array located within a holder tray according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
  • FIG. 7 schematically depicts a front perspective view of an optical fiber connector system according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein.
  • Embodiments are directed to optical fiber connectors, optical fiber connector arrays and optical fiber connector systems for use in fiber distribution hub enclosures of a fiber optic communications network.
  • Individual optical fiber connectors comprise complementary arraying features that allow for easy alignment of adjacent optical fiber connectors. Aligned optical fiber connectors may then be retained by a removable retention mechanism to form an optical fiber connector array.
  • the optical fiber connector array may be positioned within a holder tray that is coupled to an installation panel within a fiber distribution hub enclosure.
  • the optical fiber connectors may be temporarily positioned within the holder tray prior to connection to the fiber optic communications network associated with the fiber distribution hub enclosure. Removal of the removable retention mechanism allows the optical fiber connectors of the optical fiber connector array to separate from one another for easy removal of individual optical fiber connectors from the holder tray by field personnel.
  • Optical fiber connectors, optical fiber connector arrays, and optical fiber connector systems will be described in further detail herein with specific reference to the appended figures.
  • FIG. 1A schematically depicts a partial view of a fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 for use in fiber communication networks.
  • the fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 includes an optical fiber connector system 102 that may be used to temporarily place and organize a plurality of optical fiber connectors associated with connectorized pigtails of the fiber optic cables 120 of an optical splitter module (not shown).
  • Exemplary optical fiber connector configurations may include, but are not limited to, a subscriber connector (“SC connector”) and a local connector (“LC connector”).
  • SC connector subscriber connector
  • LC connector local connector
  • the optical fiber connector system 102 may be utilized by personnel to more easily manage or otherwise handle the many optical connectors that may be present within in the fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 .
  • the optical fiber connector system 102 may be positioned on or within a hinged door 101 of a fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 such that it is accessible to field personnel.
  • the illustrated optical fiber connector system 102 comprises an installation panel 150 having one or more openings 152 a - 152 d and one or more holder trays 160 c , 160 d for receiving and maintaining an optical fiber connector array 122 c , 122 d .
  • field personnel may temporarily place one or more optical fiber connectors arrays 122 c , 122 d into one or more holder trays 160 c , 160 d prior to connecting the individual optical fibers to the fiber optic network associated with the fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 (e.g., in a fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network).
  • FTTP fiber-to-the-premises
  • optical fiber connector 110 is schematically illustrated.
  • the illustrated optical fiber connector 110 generally comprises a connector housing 112 that surrounds a connector body 114 , a ferrule 121 extending from an optical coupling face 115 a of the connector body 114 , a strain relief structure 111 extending from a rear end 115 b of the connector housing 112 , and a fiber optic cable 120 within and extending from the strain relief structure 111 .
  • An optical fiber (not shown) is positioned within the fiber optic cable 120 and terminates at an end of the ferrule 121 .
  • the connector housing 112 may be formed of non-electrically conductive materials, such as molded plastics, for example.
  • the illustrated connector housing 112 has a first interconnecting surface 116 and a second interconnecting surface 118 for contacting with adjacent optical fiber connectors 110 to form an optical fiber connector array 122 .
  • the first interconnecting surface 116 is parallel to the second interconnecting surface 118 .
  • the first and second interconnecting surfaces 116 , 118 may be substantially orthogonal with respect to the optical coupling face 115 a , depending on the connector style.
  • the first and second interconnecting surfaces 116 , 118 comprise complementary arraying features such that a plurality of optical fiber connectors may be indexed or otherwise aligned together.
  • the complementary arraying features may be configured as any arraying features wherein a first arraying feature may be aligned with and coupled to a complementary arraying feature. As described below, one of the complementary arraying features may be configured as a protrusion and the other as an indentation.
  • the first interconnecting surface 116 of the connector housing 112 comprises an indentation arraying feature 117
  • the second interconnecting surface 118 comprises a corresponding protrusion arraying feature 119
  • the connector housing 112 may also include one or more engagement features 113 for connecting the optical fiber connector 110 to corresponding, mated optical connectors, adaptors, or ports.
  • the indentation arraying feature 117 and the protrusion arraying feature 119 may be positioned toward the rear end 115 b of the connector housing 112 to allow for the optical fiber connector array 122 to be located in a holder tray.
  • the indentation arraying feature 117 and the protrusion arraying feature 119 enable easy alignment and indexing of a plurality of optical fiber connectors 110 to form an optical fiber connector array.
  • the indentation arraying feature 117 and the protrusion arraying feature 119 are illustrated as rectangular in shape, embodiments are not limited thereto.
  • the indentation arraying feature 117 and the protrusion arraying feature 119 may be circular or elliptical in shape, or have other arbitrary profiles.
  • the connector housing 112 may include more than one indentation arraying feature 117 and more than one protrusion arraying feature 119 .
  • each of the first interconnecting surface 116 and the second interconnecting surface 118 may include both an indentation arraying feature 117 and a protrusion arraying feature 119 .
  • FIG. 3A schematically depicts a front view of a plurality of optical fiber connectors 110 a - 110 c being indexed to form an optical fiber connector array via the indentation arraying features 117 and the protrusion arraying features 119 .
  • FIGS. 3B and 3C schematically depict two perspective views of a plurality of optical fiber connectors 110 a - 110 h being indexed to form an optical fiber connector array.
  • the protrusion arraying features 119 are configured to be positioned in the indentation arraying features 117 .
  • the geometric configuration of the protrusion arraying feature 119 is such that the protrusion arraying feature 119 engages an indentation arraying feature 117 of an adjacent optical fiber connector by a slip-fit (i.e., the protrusion arraying feature 119 is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature 117 of an adjacent optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship).
  • a slip-fit i.e., the protrusion arraying feature 119 is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature 117 of an adjacent optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship.
  • the protrusion arraying feature 119 of a first optical fiber connector 110 a engages the indentation arraying feature 117 of an adjacent, second optical fiber connector 110 b such that an external retention force is required to maintain the first and second optical fiber connectors 110 a , 110 b in a mated relationship.
  • the protrusion arraying feature 119 and the indentation arraying feature 117 may have one or more chamfered surfaces to more easily position the protrusion arraying feature 119 into a corresponding indentation arraying feature 117 .
  • the walls of the indentation arraying feature 117 and the protrusion arraying feature 119 are orthogonal with respect to the first and second interconnecting surfaces 116 , 118 , respectively.
  • each individual optical connector 100 of the plurality of optical connectors has only an indentation arraying feature 117 or a protrusion arraying feature 119 .
  • the housings of individual optical connectors may alternate between having only indentation arraying features 117 and having only protrusion arraying features 119 .
  • the first interconnecting surface 116 and the second interconnecting surface 118 of a first optical connector may include one or more indentation arraying features 117
  • second and third optical connectors that are adjacent to the first optical connector may include one or more protrusion arraying features 119 .
  • FIGS. 3B and 3C schematically depict eight optical fiber connectors 110 a - 110 h arranged to form an optical fiber connector array 122 when all of the optical fiber connectors 110 - 110 h are properly aligned and indexed via the indentation arraying features 117 and the protrusion arraying features 119 . It should be understood that more or fewer optical fiber connectors may be included in an optical fiber array.
  • FIG. 4A depicts the individual optical fiber connectors maintained in an optical fiber connector array 122 by a removable retention mechanism 130 that is wrapped around the indexed optical fiber connectors 110 a - 110 h .
  • the illustrated removable retention mechanism 130 is configured as a zip tie having an end 132 that is inserted into and maintained by a ratchet portion 134 .
  • the zip tie may be made of a flexible material, such as Nylon, for example.
  • the zip tie removable retention mechanism 130 may be wrapped around the optical fiber connectors 110 a - 110 h , and the end 132 positioned and pulled through ratchet portion 134 to provide a retention force on the optical fiber connectors 110 a - 110 h such that they remain in the optical fiber connector array 122 for further processing and shipping.
  • FIG. 4B schematically depicts an embodiment wherein the zip tie removable retention mechanism 130 further comprises a cut portion 136 that extends above the optical fiber connector array 122 .
  • the cut portion 136 allows for a cutting tool to be inserted between the zip tie removable retention mechanism 130 and an individual optical fiber connector 110 for cutting and removal of the zip tie removable retention mechanism 130 after the optical fiber connector array 122 is located in the holder tray, as described below.
  • the removable retention mechanism 130 may be configured as components other than zip ties. Other configurations may include, but are not limited to, an adhesive band (e.g., tape) that is wrapped around the optical fiber connector array 122 , as well as a clamping mechanism that is clamped over the optical fiber connector array 122 , thereby retaining the individual optical fiber connectors 110 a - 110 h in the optical fiber connector array 122 .
  • an adhesive band e.g., tape
  • FIG. 5 four empty holder trays 160 a - 160 d are schematically illustrated as inserted into openings 152 a - 152 d of an installation panel 150 .
  • the installation panel 150 may be installed in a fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 as illustrated in FIG. 1 . Any number of openings 152 a - 152 d may be provided to accept any number of holder trays 160 a - 160 d.
  • the holder trays 160 a - 160 d are sized and configured to accept and maintain optical fiber connector arrays 122 .
  • the holder trays 160 a - 160 d may be made of any suitable material, such as Nylon, plastic, metal, etc.
  • each holder tray 160 a - 160 d comprises a plurality of engagement features 163 that engage a perimeter of the openings 152 a - 152 d to secure the holder trays 160 a - 160 d to the installation panel 150 .
  • the engagement features 163 may provide a removable snap-fit with the perimeter of the openings 152 a - 152 d.
  • Each holder tray 160 a - 160 d comprises a support surface 162 having a width to accommodate a maximum number of optical fiber connectors 110 , and a length to accommodate a length of the individual optical fiber connectors 110 .
  • the support surface 162 is generally orthogonal with respect to the installation panel 150 .
  • Extending from a front end of the support feature 162 is a securing surface 164 that is generally orthogonal with respect to the support feature 162 .
  • the illustrated securing surface 164 has a plurality of openings 166 a - 166 h sized and configured to accept the fiber optic cables 120 (and/or strain relief structures 111 ; see FIGS. 1 , 6 and 7 ).
  • Each holder tray 160 a - 160 d also comprises a first surface 167 extending orthogonally from a rear end of the support feature 162 , and a second surface 168 extending generally orthogonally from the first surface 167 and generally parallel to the support feature 162 in a direction toward the securing surface 164 .
  • the second surface 168 may cover the top of the optical coupling face 115 a of the individual optical fiber connectors 110 .
  • a lip 169 may extend from the second surface 168 toward the support feature 162 to engage a portion the individual optical fiber connectors 110 of the optical fiber connector array 122 while they are positioned in the holder tray 160 a - 160 d .
  • the lip 169 may contact dust caps that are coupled to the optical coupling faces 115 a of the individual optical fiber connectors 110 to aid in removing the dust cap of an optical fiber connector 110 as it is removed from the holder tray 160 a - 160 d.
  • a holder tray 160 populated with an optical fiber connector array 122 comprising a plurality of individual optical fiber connectors 110 a - 110 h is schematically illustrated.
  • the optical fiber connector array 122 is positioned in the holder tray 160 such that the strain relief structure 111 of each individual optical fiber connector 110 a - 110 h is positioned in the individual openings 166 a - 166 h of the securing surface 164 of the holder tray 160 .
  • the openings 166 a - 166 h of the securing surface 164 should be such that the strain relief structure 111 (or fiber optic cable 120 ) of the optical fiber connectors 110 a - 110 h are positioned in the openings 166 a - 166 h by a slip-fit for easy removal of the optical fiber connectors 110 a - 110 h from the holder tray 160 .
  • FIG. 7 schematically illustrates four populated holder trays 160 a - 160 d positioned within openings 152 a - 152 d of an installation panel 150 via engagement features 163 .
  • Each holder tray 160 a - 160 d is depicted as maintaining an individual optical fiber connector array 122 a - 122 d that is retained by a zip tie removable retention mechanism 130 .
  • the holder trays 160 a - 160 d may be removed from the installation panel 150 , if desired.
  • field personnel may cut or otherwise remove the removable retention mechanism 130 from the optical fiber connector array 122 a - 122 d while the optical fiber connector array 122 a - 122 d is positioned in a holder tray 160 a - 160 . Removal of the removable retention mechanism 130 allows the individual optical fiber connectors 110 of the optical fiber connector array 122 a - 122 d to be separated within the holder tray 160 a - 160 d because the indentation arraying features 117 and the protrusion arraying features 119 are mated in a non-locking relationship.
  • the individual optical fiber connectors 110 are maintained within the holder tray 160 a - 160 d after removal of the removable retention mechanism 130 by the openings 166 a - 166 h of the securing surface 164 . Field personnel may then remove individual optical fiber connectors 110 from the holder tray 160 a - 160 d for connection within the fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 by pulling the desired optical fiber connector 110 from the holder tray 160 a - 160 d (e.g., by pulling on the fiber optic cable 120 or the strain relief structure 111 ).
  • embodiments are directed to optical fiber connectors comprising a connector housing having protrusion and indentation arraying features for alignment with adjacent optical fiber connectors in a non-locking relationship.
  • the aligned or indexed optical fiber connectors may be retained in an optical fiber connector array by a removable retention mechanism placed around the indexed optical fiber connectors.
  • the optical fiber connector array may then be positioned within a holder tray removably coupled to an installation panel within a fiber distribution hub enclosure. Upon removal of the removable retention mechanism, the individual optical fiber connectors of the optical fiber connector array disengage from one another such that they are loosely positioned within the holder tray for easy removal and further connection within the fiber distribution hub enclosure.

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Indexable optical fiber connectors, optical connector arrays, and optical connector systems are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an optical fiber connector includes a connector body comprising an optical coupling face and a connector housing that surrounds the connector body. The connector housing includes a first interconnecting surface having an indentation arraying feature, and a second interconnecting surface having a protrusion arraying feature. The first interconnecting surface and the second interconnecting surface are orthogonal to the optical coupling face. The indentation arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding protrusion arraying feature of a first adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship. Similarly, the protrusion arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature of a second adjacent optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship.

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BACKGROUND
1. Field
The present disclosure generally relates to optical fiber connectors and, more particularly, to indexable optical fiber connectors of optical fiber connector arrays for use in fiber hub distribution enclosures of a fiber optic communications network.
2. Technical Background
Fiber optic communications networks often use fiber distribution hubs containing optical splitters to connect entities to the network. Typically, splitters are maintained in a fiber distribution hub enclosure that may be accessed by field personnel to make connections to the network. Splitters may be configured with loose, connectorized pigtails that are individually connected and removed to and from the fiber optic communications network within the fiber distribution hub enclosure. Many loose, individual connectorized pigtails may become unmanageable within the fiber distribution hub enclosure, particularly when first installing an optical splitter. The loose connectorized pigtails may become tangled, misplaced, and/or damaged.
SUMMARY
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to optical fiber connectors, optical fiber connector arrays and optical fiber connector systems for use in fiber distribution hub enclosures of a fiber optic communications network. Individual optical fiber connectors comprise arraying features that allow for easy alignment of adjacent optical fiber connectors. The optical fiber connector array may then be positioned within a holder tray that is coupled to an installation panel within a fiber distribution hub enclosure.
According to one embodiment, an optical fiber connector includes a connector body comprising an optical coupling face and a connector housing that surrounds the connector body. The connector housing includes a first interconnecting surface having an indentation arraying feature, and a second interconnecting surface having a protrusion arraying feature. The first interconnecting surface and the second interconnecting surface are orthogonal to the optical coupling face. Similarly, the protrusion arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature of a second adjacent optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship.
According to yet another embodiment, an optical fiber connector array includes a plurality of optical fiber connectors surrounded by a removable retention mechanism. Each individual optical fiber connector of the plurality of optical fiber connectors includes a connector body having an optical coupling face, and a connector housing surrounding the connector body. The connector housing includes a first interconnecting surface having an indentation arraying feature, and a second interconnecting surface having a protrusion arraying feature. The first interconnecting surface and the second interconnecting surface are orthogonal to the optical coupling face. The indentation arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding protrusion arraying feature of a first adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship. Similarly, the protrusion arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature of a second adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship. The removable retention mechanism retains the plurality of optical fiber connectors in the optical fiber connector array such that that the indentation arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors are mated to the protrusion arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors.
According to yet another embodiment, an optical fiber connector system includes a plurality of optical fiber connectors arranged in an optical fiber connector array, a removable retention mechanism that surrounds the plurality of optical fiber connectors, and a holder tray for maintaining the plurality of optical fiber connectors. Each individual optical fiber connector includes a connector body having an optical coupling face, a connector housing that surrounds the connector body, and a fiber optic cable extending from a rear surface of the connector housing. The connector housing includes a first interconnecting surface having an indentation arraying feature, and a second interconnecting surface having a protrusion arraying feature. The first interconnecting surface and the second interconnecting surface are orthogonal to the optical coupling face. The indentation arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding protrusion arraying feature of a first adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship. Similarly, the protrusion arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature of a second adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship. The removable retention mechanism retains the plurality of optical fiber connectors in an optical fiber connector array such that the indentation arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors are mated to the protrusion arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors. The holder tray includes a support feature having a width and a length such that the holder tray accommodates the plurality of optical fiber connectors. The holder tray further includes a securing surface extending from the support feature, wherein the securing surface has a plurality of openings sized to accept a plurality of fiber optic cables associated with the plurality of optical fiber connectors such that the securing surface maintains the plurality of optical fiber connectors within the holder tray.
Additional features and advantages will be set forth in the detailed description which follows, and in part will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from that description or recognized by practicing the embodiments as described herein, including the detailed description which follows, the claims, as well as the appended drawings.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary, and are intended to provide an overview or framework to understanding the nature and character of the claims. The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments, and together with the description serve to explain principles and operation of the various embodiments.
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FIG. 1 schematically depicts an optical fiber connector system mounted to a door of a fiber distribution hub enclosure according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
FIG. 2A schematically depicts a front perspective view of an optical fiber connector according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
FIG. 2B schematically depicts another front perspective view of the optical fiber connector schematically depicted in FIG. 2A according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
FIG. 2C schematically depicts a front view of the optical fiber connector schematically depicted in FIGS. 2A and 2B according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
FIG. 3A schematically depicts a front view of a plurality of optical fiber connectors according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
FIG. 3B schematically depicts a right, front perspective view of a plurality of optical fiber connectors according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
FIG. 3C schematically depicts a left, front perspective view of the plurality of optical fiber connectors schematically depicted in FIG. 3B according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
FIG. 4A schematically depicts a front perspective view of an optical fiber connector array retained by a removable retention mechanism according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
FIG. 4B schematically depicts a close-up view of a removable retention mechanism according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
FIG. 5 schematically depicts a front perspective view of an installation panel populated with a plurality of holder trays according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein;
FIG. 6 schematically depicts a rear perspective view of an optical fiber connector array located within a holder tray according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein; and
FIG. 7 schematically depicts a front perspective view of an optical fiber connector system according to one or more embodiments shown and described herein.
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Embodiments are directed to optical fiber connectors, optical fiber connector arrays and optical fiber connector systems for use in fiber distribution hub enclosures of a fiber optic communications network. Individual optical fiber connectors comprise complementary arraying features that allow for easy alignment of adjacent optical fiber connectors. Aligned optical fiber connectors may then be retained by a removable retention mechanism to form an optical fiber connector array. The optical fiber connector array may be positioned within a holder tray that is coupled to an installation panel within a fiber distribution hub enclosure. The optical fiber connectors may be temporarily positioned within the holder tray prior to connection to the fiber optic communications network associated with the fiber distribution hub enclosure. Removal of the removable retention mechanism allows the optical fiber connectors of the optical fiber connector array to separate from one another for easy removal of individual optical fiber connectors from the holder tray by field personnel. Optical fiber connectors, optical fiber connector arrays, and optical fiber connector systems will be described in further detail herein with specific reference to the appended figures.
FIG. 1A schematically depicts a partial view of a fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 for use in fiber communication networks. The fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 includes an optical fiber connector system 102 that may be used to temporarily place and organize a plurality of optical fiber connectors associated with connectorized pigtails of the fiber optic cables 120 of an optical splitter module (not shown). Exemplary optical fiber connector configurations may include, but are not limited to, a subscriber connector (“SC connector”) and a local connector (“LC connector”). The optical fiber connector system 102 may be utilized by personnel to more easily manage or otherwise handle the many optical connectors that may be present within in the fiber distribution hub enclosure 100.
The optical fiber connector system 102 may be positioned on or within a hinged door 101 of a fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 such that it is accessible to field personnel. Generally, the illustrated optical fiber connector system 102 comprises an installation panel 150 having one or more openings 152 a-152 d and one or more holder trays 160 c, 160 d for receiving and maintaining an optical fiber connector array 122 c, 122 d. For example, field personnel may temporarily place one or more optical fiber connectors arrays 122 c, 122 d into one or more holder trays 160 c, 160 d prior to connecting the individual optical fibers to the fiber optic network associated with the fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 (e.g., in a fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) network). As described in detail below, embodiments of the present disclosure may enable efficient indexing of individual optical fiber connectors of the optical fiber connector arrays at the factory, as well as increased manageability of the individual optical fiber connectors once inserted into the fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 by field personnel.
Referring now to FIGS. 2A-2C, an individual optical fiber connector 110 according to one embodiment is schematically illustrated. Although the optical fiber connector 110 is depicted as an SC connector, embodiments are not limited thereto. Further, embodiments may also include duplex optical fiber connectors. The illustrated optical fiber connector 110 generally comprises a connector housing 112 that surrounds a connector body 114, a ferrule 121 extending from an optical coupling face 115 a of the connector body 114, a strain relief structure 111 extending from a rear end 115 b of the connector housing 112, and a fiber optic cable 120 within and extending from the strain relief structure 111. An optical fiber (not shown) is positioned within the fiber optic cable 120 and terminates at an end of the ferrule 121.
The connector housing 112 may be formed of non-electrically conductive materials, such as molded plastics, for example. The illustrated connector housing 112 has a first interconnecting surface 116 and a second interconnecting surface 118 for contacting with adjacent optical fiber connectors 110 to form an optical fiber connector array 122. The first interconnecting surface 116 is parallel to the second interconnecting surface 118. The first and second interconnecting surfaces 116, 118 may be substantially orthogonal with respect to the optical coupling face 115 a, depending on the connector style. The first and second interconnecting surfaces 116, 118 comprise complementary arraying features such that a plurality of optical fiber connectors may be indexed or otherwise aligned together. The complementary arraying features may be configured as any arraying features wherein a first arraying feature may be aligned with and coupled to a complementary arraying feature. As described below, one of the complementary arraying features may be configured as a protrusion and the other as an indentation.
In the illustrated embodiment, the first interconnecting surface 116 of the connector housing 112 comprises an indentation arraying feature 117, and the second interconnecting surface 118 comprises a corresponding protrusion arraying feature 119. The connector housing 112 may also include one or more engagement features 113 for connecting the optical fiber connector 110 to corresponding, mated optical connectors, adaptors, or ports. The indentation arraying feature 117 and the protrusion arraying feature 119 may be positioned toward the rear end 115 b of the connector housing 112 to allow for the optical fiber connector array 122 to be located in a holder tray.
As described in detail below, the indentation arraying feature 117 and the protrusion arraying feature 119 enable easy alignment and indexing of a plurality of optical fiber connectors 110 to form an optical fiber connector array. Although the indentation arraying feature 117 and the protrusion arraying feature 119 are illustrated as rectangular in shape, embodiments are not limited thereto. As an example and not a limitation, the indentation arraying feature 117 and the protrusion arraying feature 119 may be circular or elliptical in shape, or have other arbitrary profiles. Further, the connector housing 112 may include more than one indentation arraying feature 117 and more than one protrusion arraying feature 119. Additionally, each of the first interconnecting surface 116 and the second interconnecting surface 118 may include both an indentation arraying feature 117 and a protrusion arraying feature 119.
FIG. 3A schematically depicts a front view of a plurality of optical fiber connectors 110 a-110 c being indexed to form an optical fiber connector array via the indentation arraying features 117 and the protrusion arraying features 119. FIGS. 3B and 3C schematically depict two perspective views of a plurality of optical fiber connectors 110 a-110 h being indexed to form an optical fiber connector array.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the protrusion arraying features 119 are configured to be positioned in the indentation arraying features 117. The geometric configuration of the protrusion arraying feature 119 is such that the protrusion arraying feature 119 engages an indentation arraying feature 117 of an adjacent optical fiber connector by a slip-fit (i.e., the protrusion arraying feature 119 is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature 117 of an adjacent optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship). For example, referring to FIG. 3A, the protrusion arraying feature 119 of a first optical fiber connector 110 a engages the indentation arraying feature 117 of an adjacent, second optical fiber connector 110 b such that an external retention force is required to maintain the first and second optical fiber connectors 110 a, 110 b in a mated relationship. Similarly, when a first interconnecting surface 116 of a third optical fiber connector 110 c is brought into contact with a second interconnecting surface 118 of the second optical fiber connector 110 b, the protrusion arraying feature 119 of the second optical fiber connector 110 b will be positioned within the indentation arraying feature 117 of the third optical fiber connector 110 c, thereby indexing the third optical fiber connector 110 c with respect to the second optical fiber connector 110 b.
In some embodiments, the protrusion arraying feature 119 and the indentation arraying feature 117 may have one or more chamfered surfaces to more easily position the protrusion arraying feature 119 into a corresponding indentation arraying feature 117. In other embodiments, the walls of the indentation arraying feature 117 and the protrusion arraying feature 119 are orthogonal with respect to the first and second interconnecting surfaces 116, 118, respectively.
It is also contemplated that each individual optical connector 100 of the plurality of optical connectors has only an indentation arraying feature 117 or a protrusion arraying feature 119. The housings of individual optical connectors may alternate between having only indentation arraying features 117 and having only protrusion arraying features 119. For example, the first interconnecting surface 116 and the second interconnecting surface 118 of a first optical connector may include one or more indentation arraying features 117, while second and third optical connectors that are adjacent to the first optical connector may include one or more protrusion arraying features 119.
FIGS. 3B and 3C schematically depict eight optical fiber connectors 110 a-110 h arranged to form an optical fiber connector array 122 when all of the optical fiber connectors 110-110 h are properly aligned and indexed via the indentation arraying features 117 and the protrusion arraying features 119. It should be understood that more or fewer optical fiber connectors may be included in an optical fiber array.
Because the indentation arraying feature 117 and the protrusion arraying feature mate by a slip-fit, the two corresponding arraying features do not provide retention between adjacent optical fiber connectors 110 a-110 h. FIG. 4A depicts the individual optical fiber connectors maintained in an optical fiber connector array 122 by a removable retention mechanism 130 that is wrapped around the indexed optical fiber connectors 110 a-110 h. The illustrated removable retention mechanism 130 is configured as a zip tie having an end 132 that is inserted into and maintained by a ratchet portion 134. The zip tie may be made of a flexible material, such as Nylon, for example.
Once the indentation arraying features 117 and the protrusion arraying features 119 are properly aligned, the zip tie removable retention mechanism 130 may be wrapped around the optical fiber connectors 110 a-110 h, and the end 132 positioned and pulled through ratchet portion 134 to provide a retention force on the optical fiber connectors 110 a-110 h such that they remain in the optical fiber connector array 122 for further processing and shipping.
FIG. 4B schematically depicts an embodiment wherein the zip tie removable retention mechanism 130 further comprises a cut portion 136 that extends above the optical fiber connector array 122. The cut portion 136 allows for a cutting tool to be inserted between the zip tie removable retention mechanism 130 and an individual optical fiber connector 110 for cutting and removal of the zip tie removable retention mechanism 130 after the optical fiber connector array 122 is located in the holder tray, as described below.
The removable retention mechanism 130 may be configured as components other than zip ties. Other configurations may include, but are not limited to, an adhesive band (e.g., tape) that is wrapped around the optical fiber connector array 122, as well as a clamping mechanism that is clamped over the optical fiber connector array 122, thereby retaining the individual optical fiber connectors 110 a-110 h in the optical fiber connector array 122.
Referring now to FIG. 5, four empty holder trays 160 a-160 d are schematically illustrated as inserted into openings 152 a-152 d of an installation panel 150. The installation panel 150 may be installed in a fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 as illustrated in FIG. 1. Any number of openings 152 a-152 d may be provided to accept any number of holder trays 160 a-160 d.
The holder trays 160 a-160 d are sized and configured to accept and maintain optical fiber connector arrays 122. The holder trays 160 a-160 d may be made of any suitable material, such as Nylon, plastic, metal, etc. According to the illustrated embodiment, each holder tray 160 a-160 d comprises a plurality of engagement features 163 that engage a perimeter of the openings 152 a-152 d to secure the holder trays 160 a-160 d to the installation panel 150. The engagement features 163 may provide a removable snap-fit with the perimeter of the openings 152 a-152 d.
Each holder tray 160 a-160 d comprises a support surface 162 having a width to accommodate a maximum number of optical fiber connectors 110, and a length to accommodate a length of the individual optical fiber connectors 110. In the illustrated embodiment, the support surface 162 is generally orthogonal with respect to the installation panel 150. Extending from a front end of the support feature 162 is a securing surface 164 that is generally orthogonal with respect to the support feature 162. The illustrated securing surface 164 has a plurality of openings 166 a-166 h sized and configured to accept the fiber optic cables 120 (and/or strain relief structures 111; see FIGS. 1, 6 and 7).
Each holder tray 160 a-160 d also comprises a first surface 167 extending orthogonally from a rear end of the support feature 162, and a second surface 168 extending generally orthogonally from the first surface 167 and generally parallel to the support feature 162 in a direction toward the securing surface 164. The second surface 168 may cover the top of the optical coupling face 115 a of the individual optical fiber connectors 110. In some embodiments, a lip 169 may extend from the second surface 168 toward the support feature 162 to engage a portion the individual optical fiber connectors 110 of the optical fiber connector array 122 while they are positioned in the holder tray 160 a-160 d. As an example and not a limitation, the lip 169 may contact dust caps that are coupled to the optical coupling faces 115 a of the individual optical fiber connectors 110 to aid in removing the dust cap of an optical fiber connector 110 as it is removed from the holder tray 160 a-160 d.
Referring now to FIG. 6, a holder tray 160 populated with an optical fiber connector array 122 comprising a plurality of individual optical fiber connectors 110 a-110 h is schematically illustrated. The optical fiber connector array 122 is positioned in the holder tray 160 such that the strain relief structure 111 of each individual optical fiber connector 110 a-110 h is positioned in the individual openings 166 a-166 h of the securing surface 164 of the holder tray 160. The openings 166 a-166 h of the securing surface 164 should be such that the strain relief structure 111 (or fiber optic cable 120) of the optical fiber connectors 110 a-110 h are positioned in the openings 166 a-166 h by a slip-fit for easy removal of the optical fiber connectors 110 a-110 h from the holder tray 160.
FIG. 7 schematically illustrates four populated holder trays 160 a-160 d positioned within openings 152 a-152 d of an installation panel 150 via engagement features 163. Each holder tray 160 a-160 d is depicted as maintaining an individual optical fiber connector array 122 a-122 d that is retained by a zip tie removable retention mechanism 130. The holder trays 160 a-160 d may be removed from the installation panel 150, if desired.
To remove individual optical fiber connectors 110 from the installation panel, field personnel may cut or otherwise remove the removable retention mechanism 130 from the optical fiber connector array 122 a-122 d while the optical fiber connector array 122 a-122 d is positioned in a holder tray 160 a-160. Removal of the removable retention mechanism 130 allows the individual optical fiber connectors 110 of the optical fiber connector array 122 a-122 d to be separated within the holder tray 160 a-160 d because the indentation arraying features 117 and the protrusion arraying features 119 are mated in a non-locking relationship. The individual optical fiber connectors 110 are maintained within the holder tray 160 a-160 d after removal of the removable retention mechanism 130 by the openings 166 a-166 h of the securing surface 164. Field personnel may then remove individual optical fiber connectors 110 from the holder tray 160 a-160 d for connection within the fiber distribution hub enclosure 100 by pulling the desired optical fiber connector 110 from the holder tray 160 a-160 d (e.g., by pulling on the fiber optic cable 120 or the strain relief structure 111).
It should now be understood that embodiments are directed to optical fiber connectors comprising a connector housing having protrusion and indentation arraying features for alignment with adjacent optical fiber connectors in a non-locking relationship. The aligned or indexed optical fiber connectors may be retained in an optical fiber connector array by a removable retention mechanism placed around the indexed optical fiber connectors. The optical fiber connector array may then be positioned within a holder tray removably coupled to an installation panel within a fiber distribution hub enclosure. Upon removal of the removable retention mechanism, the individual optical fiber connectors of the optical fiber connector array disengage from one another such that they are loosely positioned within the holder tray for easy removal and further connection within the fiber distribution hub enclosure.
Many modifications and other embodiments of the embodiments set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which the embodiments pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the description and claims are not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. It is intended that the embodiments cover the modifications and variations of the embodiments provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.

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What is claimed is:
1. An optical fiber connector comprising:
a connector body comprising an optical coupling face;
a connector housing surrounding the connector body, the connector housing comprising a first interconnecting surface comprising a first arraying feature, and a second interconnecting surface comprising a second arraying feature, wherein:
the first interconnecting surface and the second interconnecting surface are orthogonal to the optical coupling face;
the first and second arraying features are configured to mate with corresponding arraying features of adjacent optical fiber connectors by a non-locking engagement relationship; and
the first arraying feature and the second arraying feature are configured as an indentation arraying feature or a protrusion arraying feature.
2. The optical fiber connector of claim 1, wherein the optical fiber connector is an SC optical fiber connector.
3. The optical fiber connector of claim 1, wherein the indentation arraying feature and the protrusion arraying feature are rectangular in shape.
4. The optical fiber connector of claim 1, wherein the indentation arraying feature and the protrusion arraying feature are integral components of the connector housing.
5. The optical fiber connector of claim 1, wherein:
the connector housing comprises a rear end;
the first arraying feature is positioned within the first interconnecting surface closer to the rear end than to the optical coupling face; and
the second arraying feature is positioned within the second interconnecting surface closer to the rear end than to the optical coupling face.
6. An optical fiber connector comprising:
a connector body comprising an optical coupling face;
a connector housing surrounding the connector body, the connector housing comprising a first interconnecting surface comprising an indentation arraying feature, and a second interconnecting surface comprising a protrusion arraying feature, wherein:
the first interconnecting surface and the second interconnecting surface are orthogonal to the optical coupling face;
the indentation arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding protrusion arraying feature of a first adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship; and
the protrusion arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature of a second adjacent optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship.
7. The optical fiber connector of claim 6, wherein the optical fiber connector is an SC optical fiber connector.
8. The optical fiber connector of claim 6, wherein the indentation arraying feature and the protrusion arraying feature are rectangular in shape.
9. The optical fiber connector of claim 6, wherein the indentation arraying feature and the protrusion arraying feature are integral components of the connector housing.
10. The optical fiber connector of claim 9, wherein the indentation arraying feature and the protrusion arraying feature are formed by a molding process.
11. The optical fiber connector of claim 6, wherein:
the connector housing comprises a rear end;
the indentation arraying feature is positioned within the first interconnecting surface closer to the rear end than to the optical coupling face; and
the protrusion arraying feature is positioned within the second interconnecting surface closer to the rear end than to the optical coupling face.
12. The optical fiber connector of claim 6, wherein the indentation arraying feature and the protrusion arraying feature each comprise a chamfer surface.
13. An optical fiber connector array comprising:
a plurality of optical fiber connectors, each individual optical fiber connector of the plurality of optical fiber connectors comprising:
a connector body comprising an optical coupling face;
a connector housing surrounding the connector body, the connector housing comprising a first interconnecting surface comprising an indentation arraying feature, and a second interconnecting surface comprising a protrusion arraying feature, wherein:
the first interconnecting surface and the second interconnecting surface are orthogonal to the optical coupling face;
the indentation arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding protrusion arraying feature of a first adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship; and
the protrusion arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature of a second adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship; and
a removable retention mechanism surrounding the plurality of optical fiber connectors, wherein the removable retention mechanism retains the plurality of optical fiber connectors in the optical fiber connector array such that that the indentation arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors are mated to the protrusion arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors.
14. The optical fiber connector array of claim 13, wherein the removable retention mechanism comprises a zip tie that is positioned around the plurality of optical fiber connectors.
15. The optical fiber connector array of claim 14, wherein the zip tie comprises a cut portion that is offset from one or more individual optical fiber connectors.
16. The optical fiber connector array of claim 13, wherein the removable retention mechanism comprises an adhesive band.
17. The optical fiber connector array of claim 13, wherein each individual optical fiber connector is an SC optical fiber connector.
18. The optical fiber connector array of claim 13, wherein:
the indentation arraying feature is positioned within the first interconnecting surface closer to a rear end of the connector housing than the optical coupling face of the connector body; and
the protrusion arraying feature is positioned within the second interconnecting surface closer to the rear end of the connector housing than the optical coupling face of the connector body.
19. The optical fiber connector array of claim 13, wherein the indentation arraying feature and the protrusion arraying feature each comprise a chamfer surface.
20. An optical fiber connector system comprising:
a plurality of optical fiber connectors, each individual optical fiber connector of the plurality of optical fiber connectors comprising:
a connector body comprising an optical coupling face;
a connector housing surrounding the connector body, the connector housing comprising a first interconnecting surface comprising an indentation arraying feature, and a second interconnecting surface comprising a protrusion arraying feature, wherein:
the first interconnecting surface and the second interconnecting surface are orthogonal to the optical coupling face;
the indentation arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding protrusion arraying feature of a first adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship;
the protrusion arraying feature is configured to mate with a corresponding indentation arraying feature of a second adjacent interconnecting optical fiber connector by a non-locking engagement relationship; and
a fiber optic cable extending from a rear surface of the connector housing;
a removable retention mechanism surrounding the plurality of optical fiber connectors, wherein the removable retention mechanism retains the plurality of optical fiber connectors in an optical fiber connector array such that that the indentation arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors are mated to the protrusion arraying feature of individual ones of the plurality of optical fiber connectors; and
a holder tray comprising:
a support feature having a width and a length such that the holder tray accommodates the plurality of optical fiber connectors; and
a securing surface extending from the support feature, the securing surface comprising a plurality of openings sized to accept a plurality of fiber optic cables associated with the plurality of optical fiber connectors, wherein the securing surface maintains the plurality of optical fiber connectors within the holder tray.
21. The optical fiber connector system of claim 20, wherein removal of the removable retention mechanism causes the plurality of optical fiber connectors to separate for individual removal from the holder tray.
22. The optical fiber connector system of claim 20, wherein the securing surface is substantially orthogonal with respect to the support feature.
23. The optical fiber connector system of claim 20, wherein the holder tray further comprises:
a first surface extending from an end of the support feature that is opposite from the securing surface;
a second surface extending from the first surface along a direction that is toward the securing surface; and
a lip extending toward the plurality of optical fiber connectors such that the lip engages at least a portion of an individual optical fiber.
24. The optical fiber connector system of claim 21, further comprising an installation panel, wherein the holder tray is configured to be attached to the installation panel.
25. The optical fiber connector system of claim 23, wherein the installation panel comprises an opening, and the holder tray comprises a plurality of engagement features that engage portions of the installation panel that define the opening.
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